March 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Dance Instructor needed for Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School
by Heather Dennen 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School is looking for experienced, qualified dance instructors to add to their growing dance department. The ideal candidate is qualified to instruct multiple dance genres, has professional experience, teaching experience, and dance education credits and/or certifications. The Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School Dance Department trains dancers to have solid technical foundations, a passion for the arts, positive self-expression and the confidence to become the success they are meant to be. Our professional approach ensures each student receives comprehensive dance training in an environment that supports personal achievement, discipline, friendship, teamwork, positive attitudes, creativity, kindness and respect. Curriculum is designed to train all ages, skill and confidence levels to achieve their greatest potential whether their goals are professional or personal growth. Programming includes classes in the areas of ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, acro, and hip hop for ages 2-21, beginner through pre-professional levels. For consideration please send resume to Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School Director of Dance, Heather Dennen, at hdennen(a)bw.edu .

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Job Opening: Technical Director
by Teresa Durbin-Ames 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

Technical Director/Instructional Clinical Staff Ashland University, Ashland Ohio, invites applications for 12 month Technical Director position starting June 2019 negotiable. MFA in Technical Theatre or BA/BFA with appropriate professional experience required. Experience with sound, electrics and welding helpful. Candidates must possess strong collaborative, instructional, organizational, communication and leadership skills and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students. Lead the planning, implementation and installation of all scenic, prop, lighting and sound elements collaborating with guest and student designers for two theatres and three main stage productions each year. Supervise, teach and manage paid student workers, laboratory students and student crews at varying levels of knowledge. Manage day to day scene shop operations, equipment maintenance, draft shop drawings (Vectorworks), and ensure a safe working environment. Serve as facility manager for the theatre spaces and team-teach two tech theatre courses. Flexibility to work nights and weekends. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Teresa Durbin-Ames at theatre@ ashland.edu. Ashland University meets fully its obligation of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws and is actively committed to diversity in its workplace. Employment will require a criminal background check. -- [image: AUseal_sig_300.png] *Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames* Associate Professor & Artistic Director Department of Theatre | 235 Center for the Arts (w) 419.289.5821 tdurbin(a)ashland.edu

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Critics and Audiences Love KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN- Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

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The Gag : The 10,10,10 Experience
by Luka Black 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

The Winchester Music Tavern: is proud to present- The Gag!: The 10, 10, 10 Experience. This show will be the perfect night to see some of Cleveland's Finest entertainers bring there best! This is a show full of Creativity, Drama and a Whole lot of Glam. This is a show you don't want to miss. 03-10-19! *** All Ages!*** Get your tickets online today for this one-of-a-kind show for that special someone or treat yourself to an AMAZING night out. Follow @ Vouge.LUK On Instagram or www.Facebook.com/Slay.kimmy <http://www.facebook.com/Slay.kimmy>! www.facebook.com/events/773488309691789/ 7 Doors Open! 8 Show Time! 5$ at the door! CAST Dakota Cox (The Bucking Queen) Noella DeVille (The Vixen) Scarlet Chaton (Stage Killer) Lady J (Dr. Madness) Host Kimmy Katarja

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Improv Class Begins Saturday with Michael Busch (Conan, The Goldbergs, Key & Peele)
by Michael Busch 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

*IMPROV CLASS BEGINS SATURDAY WITH MICHAEL BUSCH* *Cleveland - I have a few spots left in my Level 1 Improv Class beginning March 9th!* *The skills you'll learn in this class will make you more confident in auditions, performances, and every day interactions. Whether you have some improv experience and want to expand your skillset, become a more well-rounded actor, or just have some fun and stretch your creative muscles, this class is for you.* *Each week we'll focus on a different fundamental through exercises and scene work.* *Classes are Saturdays 12-2pm at Mahall's in Lakewood.For more information and to sign up, please visit https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improv-1-fun-fundamentals <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improv-1-fun-fundamentals?fbclid=IwAR0B-PCf…> or email michaelbuschclasses at gmail with any questions.Most recently seen on the new season of Adam Ruins Everything, Michael grew up in Mentor, Ohio, and has spent the past 15 years working as an actor, writer, and producer in Los Angeles. You may recognize him as the Sprint Guy from those omnipresent Alltel commercials awhile back; his other TV credits include The Goldbergs, Glee, The Middle, Key & Peele, and recurring sketches on Conan.* -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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Buffy the Vampire screening at the Capitol Theatre in memory of Luke Perry
by Dave Huffman 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

For Immediate Release Contact: David Huffman, Cleveland Cinemas Director of Marketing 440.349.3306 dhuffman(a)clevelandcinemas.com<mailto:dhuffman@clevelandcinemas.com> March 5, 2019 THE CAPITOL THEATRE PAYS TRIBUTE TO OHIO NATIVE LUKE PERRY Special showing of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” on the big screen (Cleveland, OH) – Luke Perry, originally from Mansfield, OH, passed away on March 4th after suffering a stroke. While best known for his TV heartthrob status from the hit Beverly Hills 90210, Perry also was a film star. To honor this Ohio Native, the Capitol Theatre (1390 W. 65th St., Cleveland) will be showing the original film version of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, which launched the cult TV series, on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:30 PM. In BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, Kristy Swanson stars as Buffy, a high school girl who discovers that she is the chosen one to battle and defeat the vampires that are overrunning her town. Luke Perry and Donald Sutherland co-star along with Paul Reubens. Tickets to see BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER are $6 and are on sale at the Capitol Theatre or online at clevelandcinemas.com. ###

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Teacher Training Workshop in Akron — Applied Drama for Autism and Special Needs
by Wendy Duke 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism 1501 S Hawkins Ave. Akron, OH 44320 For theatre teaching artist, educators and those who work with special needs populations: March 16 Training Workshop Join us for 6 hours of hands-on professional development in inclusive and accessible applied drama techniques designed to enhance social and emotional development. The Center for Applied Drama and Autism is offering a series of workshops for teachers to be taught by co-founders Laura Valendza and Wendy S Duke. The workshops will cover methods and techniques for working with youth and adults on the autism spectrum and other special needs populations. The workshops will take place at CADA’s studio located at 1501 S Hawkins Ave. Each 6-hour workshop focuses on a specific topic: March 16, 2019: Physical acting for body language understanding and communication. Learning to read facial and body expressions is a challenge for many of our students. Through use of applied drama exercises and games, along with mask work, our students can enhance their communication skills. June 22, 2019: Improv for Autism/Special Needs Sept 7, 2019: Emotion games/exercises for self-advocacy and dealing with bullying Workshops begin at 9 AM and end at 4 PM with a full hour lunch break between sessions. Bring your own lunch or partake of area restaurant options: Subway, Nicole’s Restaurant, Primo’s Deli, Burger King, MdDonalds.) CADA students and volunteers will be on hand to assist with the training. Ample hand-outs will be available for participants to take home. Cost of workshops: 6 hours @$150 each. Scholarships available for those who are interested in joining our staff as we prepare to roll out drama classes for special needs students in the 2019-2020 school year. Contact us at 234-678-7830 or by email at info(a)centerforada.org to enroll and/or for further information. Laura Valendza is an intervention specialist and a professional actor. Wendy Duke is a drama and autism specialist who is program director for Theatre on the Spectrum, a day theatre program for adults with special needs. Duke and Valendza have presented drama and autism workshops at Milestones National Autism Conferences, Very Special Arts Intersections conferences, National Autism Society and Greater Akron Autism Society. *Wendy Duke* Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* Program Director, *Theatre on the Spectrum Adult Day Company, Ardmore Inc* email: wendy(a)centerforada.org <laura(a)centerforada.org> telephone: 330.687.4177 web: centerforada.org

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CURTAIN 440/ ANGELA MILORO-HANSEN ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL SUMMER YOUTH THEATER CAMPS WITH TWO MAJOR DISNEY CLASSICS
by Kelly Miloro 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Curtain 440, Northeast Ohio's newest theater company, is proudly partnering with Berkshire High School for two 2019 summer theater camps. Ranging from age 6 through 16, participants will have the opportunity to perform in one of two Disney favorites --*Frozen Jr*. and *Beauty and The Beast Jr*. The new regional traveling theater company was founded by Geauga County resident, playwright and director Angela Miloro-Hansen. Curtain 440 is also currently in production of a teen repertory program at Cardinal Middle School, and in talks with other local venues about exciting new programs. Frozen Jr. is being offered for children and teens ages 6-16. Camp/rehearsal dates will be Monday through Thursday 9am - 12pm, from June 10 - July 18. Performances will then be on the Berkshire HS stage July 18-20 (Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm). "This will be one of the first productions of *Disney's Frozen Jr*. in the area," said Ms. Miloro-Hansen regarding the Disney hit that was just released this month. "It's the story of true love between sisters Anna and Elsa, featuring all of the songs you know, as well as new ones from the current Broadway production. The large cast of memorable characters will have students belting out 'Let It Go' all summer!" Ages 7-13 will have the chance to perform in *Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr.,* the classic tale of transformation and tolerance, featuring songs from the original animated and Broadway versions. Camp/rehearsal dates will be Monday through Thursday 1pm-4pm from June 17 - July 25, with performances on Berkshire stage July 25-27 (Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm). The fee for each camp is $250. All registered students will receive a role and will participate in set, costume, and prop design, as well as play theater games and make new friends. All rehearsals and performances for Curtain 440's summer camps will be held at Berkshire High School on their stage (14510 N. Cheshire Street in Burton). Registration for both camps can be done at the company's website: *www.curtain440.com <http://www.curtain440.com>*. Instructor/Director Angela Miloro-Hansen has been active in the theater community for 20 years, with extensive experience in directing, stage managing, set, prop, costume design, and more. She has been directing youth programs since 2005 and adult productions since 2011. Her work with students has been recognized by the Ohio Community Theater Association as “outstanding.” Ms. Miloro-Hansen is also the author of *The Star on My Heart*, a play about Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher, which premiered in 2015 and has since been performed throughout Northeast Ohio and several other states including New York, Indiana, and Iowa. She can be contacted at *Angela(a)Curtain440.com <Angela(a)Curtain440.com>*. information can also be obtained at kellymiloro(a)gmail.com. Curtain 440 also has a kickstarter campaign in progress to jumpstart the fall season. Please consider helping, bu donating or spreading the word! Curtain 440: New Theatre Comoany <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtain440/curtain-440-new-theatre-com…> -- Kelly Miloro kellymiloro(a)gmail.com

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DRIVING MISS DAISY opens at Strongsville Community Theatre
by patricia dailyda 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Performances weekends from March 8 thru March 17, 2019. Ticketing on the websiteStrongsvilleCommunityTheatre.com

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PIANO SERVICE
by David Spondike 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

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